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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.33, 255.32 and 67.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.33, 255.32 and 67.67 is: 101.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.33 : 255.32 = 67.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.33/255.32 = 67.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.33x = 255.32 × 67.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.33x = 17,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277.50/170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.44

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